Users' questions

How much does a purlin cost?

How much does a purlin cost?

Metal Purlin Pricing Chart

14 Gauge, Galvanized 14 Gauge, Red Oxide
4” X 2” $2.00- $3.00 Per linear Ft. $2.00- $2.50 Per linear Ft.
6” X 2” $3.00- $4.00 Per linear Ft. $2.50- $3.00 Per linear Ft.
8” X 2.5” $4.00- $5.00 Per linear Ft. $3.50- $4.00 Per linear Ft.
10” X 2.5” $4.50- $5.50 Per linear Ft. $4.00- $5.00 Per linear Ft.

How far can a 6 inch purlin span?

18 feet
A six-inch purlin can span 18 feet.

What is stronger C or Z purlin?

Z purlins are much stronger than C purlins due to its continuous or overlapping capability. In this case, for the metal building with bigger roofing loading capacity. On wa the can work as supporting for roof, walls and floor etc.

What lengths do purlins come in?

Metroll offer a range of purlins and girts from 100mm to 400mm in Z and C profiles, cut to length, un-punched or punched. All purlins and girts are manufactured from high tensile, G450, G500 or G550 galvanised steel, with a minimum Z350 coating.

What is C purlin used for?

C section purlins or cee section purlins are designed to form the walls and floor joists of a building shell structure, making them also ideal for supporting beams needed for mezzanine flooring.

How much does a 6 inch C purlin weight?

Weight: 2.60 Lbs.

How far can a 2×6 Rafter span without support?

How Far Can a 2×6 Rafter Span? A 2×6 rafter can span 14 feet 8 inches when spaced 16 inches apart with No. 1-grade southern pine lumber on a roof with a 3/12 slope or less with a maximum live load of 20 pounds per square foot and a dead load of 15 psf.

Are purlins load bearing?

In architecture or structural engineering or building, a purlin (or purline) is a horizontal structural member in a roof. Purlins support the loads from the roof deck or sheathing and are supported by the principal rafters and/or the building walls, steel beams etc.

How is purlin load calculated?

LOAD COMPUTATION: Case-1 (101.

  1. Grade of steel tubular pipe used.
  2. Purlin size 101.60mm (M)
  3. = 0.142+0.142*40/100=0.1988KN/m2 (40% additional for lapping of.
  4. Weight of CGI Sheet.
  5. 10% increased due to cleat plates, nuts, bolts.
  6. Total dead load on purlin (Wd)
  7. (Total dead load /spacing of purling)

What thickness is 14 gauge?

15 U.S. Code § 206. Standard gauge for sheet and plate iron and steel

Number of gauge Approximate thickness in fractions of an inch Weight per square meter in pounds avoirdupois
13 3/32 40.36
14 5/64 33.64
15 9/128 30.27
16 1/16 26.91

How thick is purlin?

Our full range of thickness available for Z purlins are: 1.2mm. 1.3mm. 1.4mm.

How much does purlin galvanized tubing cost?

6 inch by 2 inch 14 gauge Galvanized Purlin 20-25 foot lengths. Price: $1.66 plf. 4×2″ 14 ga Galvanized Purlin. (SKU #XXXXXX) 4 inch by 2 inch 14 gauge Galvanized Purlin 20-25 foot lengths. Price: $1.33 plf. 4″x4″ Square Tubing.

How big are steel purlins for a building?

Our website is still under construction so if you don’t see what you need listed yet then please call us at 866-811-5906 for other components and pricing. 8 inch by 2-1/2 inch 14 gauge Red primered purlins available in 20-25-30 ft. lengths

How big is a Galvalume steel purlin panel?

4 inch by 2 inch 14 gauge red primered purlins available in 20-25-30 ft. lengths 26 Gauge Galvalume Pbr Panel. 26 Ga. Colored Pbr Panel 20yr. Warranty See Color Chart Page for color options.

What kind of material is Cee purlin used for?

Cee Purlin is primarily used as structural framework in buildings due to its lightweight and economical properties.